# Criminal Law (GCR)

## Title 12. Gaming -- Statewide Provisions

### Subtitle 3. Slot Machines

#### Section 12-305

(a) A person may take delivery of, possess, or transport a slot machine to demonstrate or sell the slot machine to a prospective customer who is allowed to purchase a slot machine if the person:

  (1) operates with or under a distributorship contract with a manufacturer of slot machines;

  (2) is registered with the United States Department of Justice as a distributor of slot machines; and

  (3) has provided the Secretary of State Police with a copy of the person's current federal registration.

(b) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 1 year or a fine of $1,000 or both for each violation.

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Md. Code Ann., Crim. Law (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)